Bible Verses About Avoiding Temptation

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, ..."

Ephesians 6:10-18 ESV

"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

James 4:7 ESV

"Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working."

James 5:16 ESV

"Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”"

Matthew 26:41 ESV

"James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. ..."

James 1:1-27 ESV

"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."

1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV

"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.""

Mark 14:38 NIV

"[ The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus ] At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan."

Mark 1:9 NIV

""Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.""

Matthew 26:41 NIV

"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. '"